instinct

/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/📚 4274 2四级六级考研托福雅思
Instinct is the natural tendency that a person or animal has to behave or react in a particular way. 本能

noun [抽象名词]本能,天性;直觉;天分,天赋

I didn't have as strong a maternal instinct as some other mothers.
我不像其他一些母亲那样有那么强烈的母性本能。

adjective [原级]充满(某种品质,尤指好品质)的

Horses have a well-developed instinct for fear.
马天性易受惊吓。

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Lesson 54 Instinct or cleverness?
in(内) + stinct(刺) → 内在的刺激 → 本能; 天性
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He seems to have an instinct for smart advertising and marketing. 他好像在广告和营销方面有天分。
I should've gone with my first instinct, which was not to do the interview. 我应该凭我的本能反应行事,那就是,不去面试。
There is scientific evidence to support our instinct that being surrounded by plants is good for health. 有科学证据表明我们的直觉是正确的,即被植物环绕着有益健康。